Jomsom to Ghorepani on the Annapurna Circuit covers 4 stages, via Marpha, Tukuche and Tatopani. It goes from about 2,720 m to about 2,860 m, a net gain of roughly 140 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Jomsom, about 2,720 m
- End: Ghorepani, about 2,860 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 140 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Jomsom to Marpha: 1.5 to 2 hours (easy)
- Marpha to Tukuche: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy)
- Tukuche to Tatopani: About 2 days on foot, or 4 to 5 hours by road (moderate)
- Tatopani to Ghorepani: 7 to 8 hours (hard)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Marpha, Tukuche and Tatopani. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Ghorepani to Jomsom is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Jomsom to Ghorepani? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Jomsom to Ghorepani? The route passes Marpha, Tukuche and Tatopani.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Annapurna Circuit guides.
